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Examine how to justify your equipment replacement recommendations by using professional fleet management principles. In 8 years of applying these principles, Dakota County implemented a program based on numbers, developed good relationships with user groups, implemented sustainable practices, and increased return on investment.
Read MoreThe Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) BRIM-Bridge Replacement and Improvement Management system uses risk assessment methods to determine a bridge’s probability of service interruption and assigns a score for its relative priority for replacement or improvement.
Read MoreHennepin County, MN is considering elevating traffic management to one step beyond Adaptive Traffic Signal Control. Experiencing massive traffic diversion due to construction, they’ve seen the need for a fourth dimension of signal control – the ability to add or subtract signal phases automatically as traffic volumes change and migrate. Find out what they plan to do and why.
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Have you ever tried experimenting with a new type of equipment, introducing a new practice or even trying to do something differently than how it has always been? If so, you will be able to relate to the areas this interactive discussion will explore.
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This session focuses on the science of road weather – everything from the formation of snow, how radar works (or does not work) and the effect of moisture in the air, to the intricacies of pavement temperatures – how they change, and when to take action.
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Advancements in technology have significantly improved winter maintenance operations. This session will focus on how the City of West Des Moines, Iowa has utilized various types of new products in the pursuit of continual operational improvement. Discussed will be the implementation of an automated vehicle location system, 3 RWIS stations, a mobile RWIS platform, new de-icer blending equipment and more.
Read MoreThis CLL will explore how training works and what levels of training are appropriate for what level of operations and employee responsibility; training options for operators, for managers, and for training situations where both operators and managers are being trained at the same time.
Read MoreThe “D” word is here to stay. In the City of Helsinki, digitization is part of everyday work; helping improve service capabilities, productivity, effectiveness, and interaction. Helsinki is pioneering innovative open data feedback systems, e-services, intelligent parking, digital parking enforcement, and maintenance information management.
Read MoreIf your city has not upgraded its signal systems in the last 20, or even just 10 years, it might be time for an extreme signal makeover. The demands placed on signals and the services we expect from them have grown tremendously. Let’s explore signal makeovers for safety, walkability and ADA enhancement, multimodal and bicycling enhancements, and environmental enhancements.
Read MoreMinneapolis’ Public Works Department is a leader in deploying Active Transportation features, with 118 on-street bike lanes complemented by 92 miles of off-street trails; an equally expansive list of pedestrian treatments; and strong support of the Safe Routes to School program. Learn how they’ve played a pivotal role in innovative treatments for bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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